I migliori ristoranti di cucina altre cucine d'europanella città Stresa della Verbano-cusio-ossola

04/09/2025: La botte Stresa, a refined and stylish place, small and welcoming, the owner Matilde is always sunny, the staff and dining room are well-trained, the cuisine is delicious and will make you lose your mind.

26/08/2025: Very disappointing for a Michelin-starred restaurant Very ordinary charcuterie starter The main courses were okay Stale cookie dessert I would not recommend

02/08/2025: Overall a very nice find in Stresa, Italy. Went there for dinner as a couple. It’s a Michelin listed restaurant (2024 and 2025). The food was quite nice though I wouldn’t say all the dishes were exceptional. The flan was very nice as was the seafood pasta. I would definitely recommend having a meal there once if you like authentic Italian fare. Prices were very reasonable as well.

02/08/2025: We ate on the terrace, so the atmosphere was very nice. But the interior didn't seem very refined. The portions were very small and the prices were way too high. The staff were friendly, but they asked us several times if we wanted dessert, and it seemed like we needed to vacate the table as soon as possible. Other customers got up to ask for water. Others showed up at 8:15 with an 8:00 reservation, and their table had already been taken. They don't deserve a Michelin recommendation.

19/08/2025: Ouch!... A good friend, who had stayed there the year before, had warned me: "It's old and the service is terrible." Attracted by the splendid photos and the perfect location, we ignored this experience. It was a shame we did... Magnificent entrance, magnificent building. Things get complicated upon arrival: no porter, no one to greet us for several long minutes. The way the doorman greets you suggests the worst. Unfortunately, it will be much worse than the worst you expect at that moment. At reception, it's a shambles: two people serving while a dozen customers wait in line. Welcome to Ibis Budget. The way they address you and the way they yell at you to get your credit card immediately makes you understand what will ruin your stay: the service and the lack of staff training. Meanwhile, management seems absorbed in their screens while guests wait, and the overwhelmed receptionists do what they can to cope with the overcrowding. Arrival at the room: balcony dirty and full of bird droppings, blinds stuck, double bed for the children even though we had made sure to call the week before and this had been confirmed to us in writing. At Ibis Budget, they are professionals; you don't have these kinds of problems. I call the head receptionist, who finally deigns to leave his screen to answer me: he explains that: "The bed is normal, it's 2:55 p.m. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m., that's why"!!! - The blinds are like that, they can't adjust them, it's normal, - The droppings, they can't do anything about it, every time they clean it comes back." I ask if my children can change rooms, to get double beds. He tells me it's not possible because the hotel is full. I point out that half the keys are at reception, suggesting that the majority of the guests haven't arrived yet and that a change is therefore not a problem. His response will long remain in my memory as the worst response I've ever received in a 5-star hotel: "It's because you're an inferior customer." Inferior in what way, I asked him? (We were staying two nights and had two deluxe lake-view rooms, paid at full price directly on the hotel's website). "It's because you're an inferior customer. I've worked here for 40 years, that's just how it is. If you're not happy, too bad." Armed with these explanations, I asked for the manager. A very stylish, elderly gentleman came to speak to me. I quickly understood that he was covering up for the shortcomings and mistakes of his longtime managers no matter what. He clearly no longer has the energy or the desire to maintain the standing of his establishment and is desperately clinging to his longtime employees to live in the illusion of the splendor of yesteryear. I contacted maintenance directly: miraculously, the blinds were repaired in 5 minutes. I spoke with the particularly kind and helpful chambermaid: the beds were separated in an instant. I even received an apology from her (she was the only one who didn't have to apologize since the instructions hadn't been given to her). In short, a disastrous arrival, staff whose attitude and training are as outdated as some of the hotel's amenities. Outdated management, trampled luxury standards. Finally, note that the pool and spa are open to outsiders, which gives you that delightful feeling of being at an aquapark rather than in a hotel exuding calm, luxury, and serenity. In conclusion: either you're invited for a sales seminar, or you find a 70% discount, or I recommend you run away and choose one of the lovely establishments in Stresa and on Lake Maggiore.

19/08/2025: We really don't know how to describe how wonderful our experience was. This hotel is a splendid pearl nestled on the shores of Lake Maggiore, where you're immediately transported to a bygone era. The service is impeccable, and the incredible kindness shared by everyone who works here makes you feel like the most important person in the world. An honorable mention goes to the spa, truly the hotel's crown jewel. If you want to live a dream, we absolutely recommend staying here; you won't regret it. Thank you, truly.

09/09/2025: Unfortunately, the tip was very disappointing. We only got dry bread, no oil, and no pepper or salt. The grilled vegetables were completely unseasoned, and the fries had no sauce. My fish also came without sauce, even though the menu said otherwise. The staff were rather bored and not particularly friendly. I can't recommend this restaurant, and we came here specifically for this. Sorry!

07/09/2025: Excellent risotto and quite pleasant atmosphere.

29/08/2025: Here, the gap is wide between expectations and reality. Price and performance are completely out of proportion. The food was good, but since I didn't want anchovies, beetroot, or gorgonzola in my meal, I opted for a "salad": one mozzarella, three red tomatoes, and three yellow cherry tomatoes for a reasonable €18. I wouldn't call that a salad. The "boss" was running around with a face in his face. One waiter smelled of sweat. The toilets were so-so. The flush didn't work reliably. The soap was empty. That was the most expensive evening, but we've had better, more affordable (not cheaper) meals and enjoyed the evening with excellent service.

25/08/2025: I noticed that the review of August 15, 2025, has not been published....why!!!!